The Deacon 1600 Christian Street • Philadelphia • PA 19146
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Built in 1906 and formerly home to the First African Baptist Church, this stunning space has been reimagined as a boutique hotel and event venue, with every detail lovingly and artfully curated for a memorable guest experience.
- Inside, you’ll find vaulted ceilings, arched windows, and blonde wood flooring, accented by minimalist design details like sculptural light fixtures, an open-concept kitchen, and a sleek suspension staircase.
- Overnight guests will love the stylish rooms, as well as the access to Graduate Hospital neighborhood’s vibrant offerings—shops, galleries, nightlife, and more—all within easy walking distance.
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
A Weekend in the Sanctuary
This full weekend rental includes your event space and eight unique hotel rooms with accommodations for up to 26 guests Friday & Saturday night. With this option, the space is yours for the weekend—host your rehearsal dinner, wedding, and post-wedding brunch, all at The Deacon! Check-in is Friday at 2pm, check-out is Sunday at noon.
$11,000 off-peak | $12,000 peak
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $4,700–11,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Event duration
The rental fee includes:
- 5-hour event, plus 2 hours for setup and 1 hour for breakdown
- Tables, chairs, and couches
- Sonos surround sound speakers, wireless mics, Bose, Apple TV, and projector screen
- Open plan chef's kitchen
Single day wedding rentals range $4,700–8,500.
A Weekend in the Sanctuary packages range $7,500–11,500.
This includes access to the venue over the course of the wedding weekend for various events, plus 8 hotel rooms accommodating 26 people for a two-night stay.
Meals (when priced separately)
- Arrange through an outside caterer.
Additional Info
Holiday weddings incur an additional $1,500 fee. Hotel rates are separate and range $1,500–2,700/night depending on the day of the week and time of year.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 150 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 175 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 150 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 120. | ||
Venue Info
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Not wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily. Peak season runs May–October; off-peak season runs November–April.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Art Gallery
- Conference Center
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
- Retreat
- Unique
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
The Deacon
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